Inflammatory processes occurring in the prostate bring a lot of discomfort to men suffering from this pathology. The development of the disease occurs against the background of long-term sexual abstinence, the presence of sexually transmitted and genitourinary infections, weak immunity, as well as various hormonal imbalances in the body. In addition, prostatitis can be caused by pathogenic bacteria or viruses.
What is prostatitis and how to treat it?
The modern pharmaceutical market offers many highly effective drugs for the treatment of this pathology. When infectious pathogens are not found during the diagnosis of prostatitis, they speak of chronic inflammation of the prostate of a non-bacterial nature. Risk factors for non-infectious prostatitis are congestion in the pelvic area, which is characterized by disturbed microcirculation in the venous system, excess secretion of the prostate and in the seminal vesicles, which causes blood flow disorders in the genitals. However, you should always consult a qualified specialist before starting therapy.
Characteristics of the inflammatory process of the prostate (prostatitis)
This disease affects 1/3 of all representatives of the stronger half of humanity. Pathology mainly affects men aged 20 to 60. The disease can develop in the presence of the following factors:
- Congenital (reduction of hormonal levels, disorder of blood flow in the prostate, pathological changes in the structure of the acini);
- acquired (previous genitourinary diseases, presence of foci of infection in the body, promiscuity or, conversely, long-term abstinence from sexual relations, sedentary lifestyle, temporary decrease in body temperature).
Types of pathology and drugs for treatment
Inflammation of the prostate can manifest itself in the following forms:
Acute prostatitis of infectious (bacterial) nature. It is characterized by the presence of specific symptoms and requires immediate contact with a specialist. Acute prostatitis occurs as a result of exposure to pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms. According to statistics, this form of the disease occurs in 15% of men who suffer from this pathology.
Acute prostatitis is characterized by the following symptoms:
- chills;
- increased body temperature;
- signs of general body intoxication;
- frequent urination, accompanied by pain and purulent discharge from the urethra;
- pain in the groin area, radiating to the lumbar spine.
Chronic prostatitis of an infectious nature. It is a slow inflammatory process characterized by the absence of pronounced symptoms. This form of the disease can appear against the background of insufficiently treated or untreated acute prostatitis. Symptoms of prolonged inflammation of the prostate can be as follows:
- irritability;
- difficult urination, accompanied by a burning sensation;
- excruciating pain in the perineum, which spreads to the pelvic organs and rectum.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis requires much more time than acute prostatitis, and the choice of drugs is determined by the individual characteristics of the organism, the presence of complications, as well as the type of drugs that were previously used.
In addition to antibiotics, which are used to treat acute prostatitis, analgesics, immunomodulators, suppositories, therapeutic massage and physiotherapy are prescribed.
Prostatitis without infectious etiology. It is the most common type of disease whose origin is not yet fully understood.
Asymptomatic prostatitis
Forms of drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis are available in the form of tablets, injections, instillations, suppositories and microenemas. Tablets, which are usually antibiotics, have a wide spectrum of action and are usually prescribed in situations where the cause of the pathology has not yet been identified.
Special suppositories are often used in the treatment of prostatitis, which are administered rectally. Such drugs have an antibacterial effect and effectively relieve pain. Injection solutions that have a stimulating effect on the vascular and protective systems of the body have the greatest therapeutic effect.
Among the various methods of prostate treatment, the rectal method of therapy is the most effective.
Treatment of prostatitis often involves a method such as instillation, in which a drug is injected directly into the patient's urethra. Before the procedure, the man should completely empty his bladder. No more than 5 ml of medical solution is given at the same time.
Additional means to the main treatment can be microenemas, which are prepared on the basis of herbal infusions and decoctions. The principle of this technique is to use the complex effect of medicine and temperature on the foci of inflammation. The procedure is performed before going to bed, because overexertion or hypothermia of the prostate is not allowed after microenema.
Medicines for the treatment of prostatitis in men
First of all, antibiotics are prescribed for this disease. But before the start of antibacterial therapy, a bacterial culture study is conducted to determine the causative agent of the disease and, depending on the results, one or another type of drug is prescribed. The course of antibacterial therapy lasts an average of 1 month.
Treatment with tablet antibiotics is carried out for bacterial inflammation of the prostate in acute and chronic form. In case of complications, antibacterial agents are given by injection. If the cause of the pathology cannot be identified, combined antibacterial therapy is used.
Medicines that have an analgesic effect significantly facilitate the course of the inflammatory process, however, they should be used strictly according to the doctor's recommendation. Uncontrolled use of such drugs can cause unwanted side effects.
Among the analgesics, the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with an extensive form of release and a wide range of indications showed the greatest effectiveness in the treatment of prostatitis. The use of a-blockers is a consequence of the relaxing effect of these drugs on the neck and muscles of the bladder, which significantly reduces the intensity of the pain accompanying the urination process. But such drugs can cause side effects such as headache and hypotension. These drugs are prescribed for chronic non-bacterial prostatitis.
Any pathology, including prostatitis, causes a weakening of the body's immune defenses, therefore, in addition to the main treatment, the doctor prescribes drugs whose action is aimed at restoring and strengthening the immune system. These can be drugs from the group of immunomodulators, which includes interferons and other pharmacological agents.
In the treatment of prostatitis, muscle relaxants are also widely used, whose action is aimed at reducing muscle tone in the perineum, which allows the patient to get rid of pain and discomfort during urination. The most effective muscle relaxants are thought to be centrally acting muscle relaxants and a remedy for smooth muscle pain and spasm.
The use of hormone therapy is determined by the need to reduce the level of testosterone, which causes an increase in the size of the prostate. As a result of such treatment, the hormonal level is normalized and the intensity of the inflammatory process is reduced. In some cases, herbal medicines are used as adjunctive therapy to relieve pain, inflammation and swelling.
Preparations containing herbal components are often used in the treatment of chronic forms of prostatitis. Prostatitis of bacterial origin is treated by taking antiviral drugs: drugs that are used for the same indications, but differ in their mechanism of action and active substance.
As a supplement, anti-inflammatory drugs from the non-steroidal group are used. The effect of such drugs is to eliminate the symptoms accompanying inflammation of the prostate (swelling and pain, increased body temperature).
Suppositories containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances, for example, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, have shown high effectiveness in the treatment of prostatitis. This group also includes drugs that have strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects.
In addition, the therapy of prostate inflammation includes the use of drugs whose action is aimed at improving blood flow in the prostate.
Popular drugs for the treatment of prostatitis
A drug that helps in the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in men and women - a drug based on plant components that prevents the growth of prostate glandular tissue. It helps in removing inflammation and normalizing metabolic processes, as well as improving blood supply to the prostate. In addition, the drug reduces the size of the prostate, eliminates difficult urination and improves the work of the genitourinary system, restores the functions of the glands, and also reduces swelling and inflammatory manifestations in the prostate.
The drug is prescribed for the complex therapy of complicated prostatitis. The course of treatment is up to 4 months. The drug has no contraindications or side effects.
A bactericidal antibiotic from the group of semi-synthetic penicillins, resistant to penicillinase, is a highly effective antibiotic used for the treatment of prostatitis. The drug is a semi-synthetic antimicrobial drug that belongs to the class of β-lactam antibiotics, which has a bactericidal effect on streptococci, staphylococci and other gram-positive microorganisms.
The drug intended for the treatment of various diseases of the genitourinary system in men is an antibiotic-based suppository with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. The use of rectal suppositories improves the quality of sperm, helps restore the muscle functions of the urinary bladder, normalizes the urination process, and also reduces the risk of blood clots in the prostate vessels. Rectal suppositories are prescribed after prostate surgery or in the treatment of chronic prostatitis. The course of treatment lasts 10 days, with the use of one suppository per day. Carefully read the instructions: the drug intended for the treatment of various diseases of the genitourinary system in men can cause a side effect manifested by itching in the anus.
The drug, which contains a natural ingredient - an extract of the fruits of the creeping palm - is available in capsules and belongs to drugs for decongestant and anti-inflammatory action. The drug has shown quite high effectiveness in the complex treatment of prostate inflammation, which is why it is often prescribed to patients suffering from this pathology.
Popular antibiotics for the treatment of prostatitis
Despite the fact that drugs for the treatment of prostatitis practically have no contraindications, you should not use them yourself. Dosing, drug selection and correction of the course of therapy is carried out only by an expert, taking into account the intensity and duration of the inflammatory process.